The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth A Cyberlesson By Christine Woods

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The Magic School BusInside the EarthA
Cyberlesson By Christine Woods

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INTRODUCTIONThe Magic School BusInside the
Earth by Joanna Cole Bruce Degen

• Have you ever wondered what it is like inside
  of the earth? Did you know that the inside of the
  earth is made of rocks and minerals?
• Today you will take a journey with Mrs. Frizzle
  and her class to explore the inside of the earth
  and find answers to questions that you may have.

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Materials

• A copy of The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth
  by Joanna Cole
• A computer with internet access
• Recording sheets
• Pencil
• Crayons or colored pencils

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Before Reading

• 1. Before you begin your journey to the inside of
  the earth, write down at least 3 facts that you
  already know about rocks and minerals.
• 2. Next, click on the picture and read about how
  3 types of rocks are formed and examples of
  different types of rocks found inside of the
  earth.
• 3. Finally, write down at least 3 questions that
  you have about rocks and minerals or about the
  inside of the earth.
• Your journey is now about to begin!

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During Reading

• If you find answers to your questions while you
  are reading, write them down on your sheet.
• On the chart provided, write down any information
  you find about sedimentary, metamorphic or
  igneous rocks including how they are formed and
  examples of each type.

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After Reading

• Look back into the book and choose 3 kinds of
  rocks.
• For each rock
• Draw and color a picture of it
• Tell what type of rock it is (igneous,
  metamorphic, sedimentary)
• Write about one way it could be used

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Beyond Reading

• Click on the school bus to get to the rock quiz
  and movie and learn more about rocks and minerals.

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Rubric
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Credits

• The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth by Joanna
  Cole Bruce Degan
• www.rockhounds.com
• www.yahooligans.yahoo.com
• www.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/create/index.htm